Jerome Baker Designs started in the early ’90s—not in a boardroom, but in garages, parking lots, and backroom studios.

After discovering glassblowing through Bob Snodgrass on the Grateful Dead tour circuit, Jason Harris immersed himself in the craft—studying across the U.S., Europe, and beyond, blending technique with instinct.

What followed was the birth of a new category:

Functional glass as art.

By the late ’90s, Jerome Baker Designs had grown into the largest functional glass brand in the world — handcrafted, culturally embedded, and globally recognized.

JBD created handcrafted functional glass for cultural icons including George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Mike Tyson, Snoop Dogg, B-Real, and bands like Sublime, 311, Tool, and System of a Down.

These weren’t just pipes.

They were objects of identity — shared across music, art, and counterculture.

By the early 2000s, Jerome Baker Designs had become the largest functional glass brand in the world.

In 2003, everything stopped.

During Operation Pipe Dreams, the U.S. government targeted glass artists and businesses across the country.

Jason Harris was arrested alongside dozens of others, including Tommy Chong.

The brand was forced to shut its doors.

But the culture didn’t disappear.

After relocating to Maui, Harris shifted into fine art — refining his craft, studying technique, and pushing glass beyond function.

He trained with masters like:

• Bob Snodgrass
• Dale Chihuly

And created work that crossed into sculpture, gallery exhibition, and cultural symbolism — including a piece “The Sphere of Consciousness” presented to the Dalai Lama.

In 2012, with legalization beginning to reshape the industry, Jerome Baker Designs returned.

Not as a trend.

Not as a startup.

As a continuation.

From the Las Vegas Dream Factory to global distribution, JBD once again pushed the limits of what functional glass could be—including the creation of Bongzilla, the world’s largest bong.

Today, Jerome Baker Designs is building something bigger. Jerome Baker Designs isn’t chasing trends.

It’s continuing a legacy. Through limited drops, cultural alignment, and uncompromising craft.

The ritual continues.

Jason Harris is an American glass artist, entrepreneur, and one of the original architects of modern cannabis culture. As the founder of Jerome Baker Designs, he helped transform functional glass from underground utility into collectible art—and built one of the most influential glass brands in the world.

Raised in Miami, Harris gravitated toward art early, developing a visual sensibility long before he ever touched glass. His path changed in the early 1990s after encountering pioneering glassblower Bob Snodgrass, whose work introduced him to the possibilities of functional glass as both craft and cultural expression. Harris went on to study and apprentice under some of the most respected names in the field, including Han Ittig in Germany, Cesare Toffolo in Italy, and instructors at Pilchuck Glass School, where he absorbed techniques influenced by Dale Chihuly.

In 1995, Harris formally launched Jerome Baker Designs, building the company from a small garage operation into the largest functional glass manufacturer in the world by the turn of the century.

Known for its use of high-quality borosilicate glass and innovations like silver fuming and advanced bowl design, JBD redefined what a smoking piece could be—elevating it into art, ritual, and identity.

In 2003, Harris and his company became central figures in Operation Pipe Dreams, a nationwide federal crackdown on cannabis paraphernalia. The business was dismantled overnight. Rather than ending his career, the experience reshaped it. Harris pivoted — teaching, traveling, and continuing to create, including fine art pieces such as The Sphere of Consciousness, presented to the Dalai Lama.

With the legalization movement gaining momentum, Harris relaunched Jerome Baker Designs in 2012, reestablishing the brand as a leader in high-end functional glass. From the Las Vegas Dream Factory to global collaborations, he has continued to push the boundaries of the medium, culminating in large-scale works like “Bongzilla,” one of the largest glass bongs ever created.

Today, Harris remains a driving force in the evolution of cannabis culture—championing craftsmanship, authenticity, and the connection between flower and form. His work reflects a lifelong philosophy: glass is not just an object, but part of a ritual—from seed to smoke.